What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in October?

In October, Big Sur averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 38 mm.

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in October

Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in October — 83 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	25°C	23°C
Avg high / low	26° / 11°	24° / 10°
Rainfall	21 mm	38 mm
Rainy days	2	2
Humidity	68%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	35	35

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in October — FAQ

Is October better in Big Sur or Santa Cruz, California?: Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in October — 83 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in October?: In October, Big Sur averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 38 mm.